The PRIM-VAL call from IDIVAL is aimed at promoting health research and innovation in Primary Care by partially or fully funding projects developed in this field. The program has a total budget of €23,400.
The maximum amount granted per project is €10,000, and project duration will be 2 years, with the possibility of extension.
Project requirements
In general, research and innovation projects related to the scope of Primary Care will be considered, preferably those focused on patient care, chronic diseases, and highly prevalent conditions. Projects must be carried out mainly within the public healthcare system of Cantabria and must be oriented toward research, innovation, and development in the health sector.
Principal Investigator (PI) requirements
The PI must be a professional working within the Public Health System of Cantabria. Residents in training are excluded. The PI must maintain their employment relationship throughout the duration of the project.
To serve as PI in this call, at least 60% of their indexed publications from the last 3 years must include IDIVAL affiliation.
Research team requirements
The research team must consist of at least three members, including the PI, and at least 50% must be Primary Care professionals from the Public Health System of Cantabria. Additionally, at least half of the research team must belong to the Public Health System of Cantabria.
Collaborators from other public or private institutions, whether national or international, may be included, and their CVs must also be provided.
A Co-PI figure is allowed and does not need to meet the PI eligibility requirements.
Required documentation
The following documents must be submitted along with the application:
1. Project proposal using the standardized template.
2. CVA curriculum or link to the researcher profile on the IDIVAL research portal for the PI and all team members.
3. Letters of interest from companies, institutions, scientific societies, or patient associations not participating in the project will also be accepted.
Applications may be submitted from April 15 to May 15 at the following link: https://aplicacionesidival.idival.org/ConvocatoriasPropias/es/Convocatorias/VerConvocatoria?Id=1451
